How to Beat the Crowds at the Tegallalang Rice Terrace
The Tegallalang Rice Terrace has a small entrance fee (about IDR 25,000, varying by entrance), plus donation points for the farmers along the paths. It's open from about 7 am. Go at sunrise or 7 am, before the tour buses from Ubud and the heat. The swings and photo nests cost extra.
- Entrance
- About IDR 25,000 (varies by entrance)
- Farmers' donations
- About IDR 10,000-20,000 each
- Swings and nests
- Extra
- Hours
- From about 7 am to 6 pm
- Best time
- Sunrise to 8 am
- Busiest
- 10 am to 3 pm
- Time to allow
- 1-1.5 hours
How busy is Tegallalang?
About 20 minutes north of Ubud, the terraces are a stop on almost every Bali day tour. From mid-morning, the paths are busy, and the swing queues get long. Early morning is cool, misty and quiet.
Before you go, check how busy the Tegallalang Rice Terrace is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Indonesian holidays, school breaks and weather.
Check today’s crowds at Tegallalang Rice Terrace →Best (and worst) times to go
- Sunrise to 8 am: soft light and few people.
- Rainy season (November to March): greenest, but slippery.
- Worst: late morning to mid-afternoon.
Our hourly forecast for Tegallalang shows how busy each hour is expected to be on your date.
Check today’s crowds at Tegallalang Rice Terrace →Insider tips that actually save time
- Bring small notes for the donation points.